1. Peel potatoes; cut into small chunks. Place potatoes, onion,
2. carrots and celery in 6 quart saucepan; add about 2 quarts water.
3. Add salt. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Simmer until vegetables
4. are tender.
5. Cook beef in skillet until brown; drain. Add to potato mixture.
6. Add peas, corn, tomatoes, tomato sauce, catsup, mustard, hot sauce.
7. Jalapeno peppers, garlic salt, garlic, pepper, chili powder and
8. thyme; simmer for 30 minutes, adding water, if needed.
9. Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain. Add to beef
10. mixture; simmer for 10 to 15 minutes longer. Remove jalapeno
11. peppers before serving. Yield: About 5 quarts.